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"RIEN POORTVLIET: Storyteller in Drawings" is a new documentary about the best Dutch wildlife artist drawing and painting expressing his love for nature by a dominant theme in his various works: "Nature Preservation..."

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RIEN POORTVLIET : Storyteller in Drawingsis a new documentary by non-award winning filmmaker David Kabouter about the best Dutch wildlife artist drawing and painting expressing his love for nature. Paradoxically Rien Poortvliet also was a passionate hunter but the dominant theme in his various works was:

"Nature Preservation,"

"Pollution Prevention,"

"Wildlive Conservation,"

"Becoming one with the Nature."

It's a biographical art documentary about a highly-original artist unlike any other, but it is also part wildlife anthology, and part love story. It's about what happens when he find himself at an unique turning point in his life. It's about how he evolves as a talented artist, with passion, natural spirit, and his unique sense of humor.

Rien Poortvliet didn't just paint the animals, he painted the experience of suddenly meeting these beautiful creatures. He captured everything in his realistic drawings and paintings expressing his love for nature.

In the mid-seventies decided Poortvliet and Huygen put together a quasi-scientific reference book about gnomes.So in 1976 their life and work of the gnome. The pleasure of the authors in their "nonsense" author speaks from every page of this book, which they generate minutely to life the hidden world of the little folks with playful inventiveness. The Gnome book was Poortvliets greatest success and brought him his international breakthrough. It was translated into 21 languages, and there would be four million copies sold worldwide. If Gnomes adorned it in 1978 in the United States fourteen months, tops the list of best-selling books.

This unique documentary about an artist unique must be regarded as the supreme form of Rien Poortvliet expression. You will be lucky to meet his unique world through the wilderness nederlands national park to the master haven and also see many of Poortvliet’s original works never seen before with much details.

Rien Poortvliet’s talent for drawing manifested itself early on and he quickly established himself as an independent illustrator. He has become known to the general public with books like: He was one of us, In my grandfather’s house, Dogs, Horses and Secrets of the Gnomes. All of his books have been well-received and gave him national and international fame.

He showed incredible talent with pencil, ink and paint. He could draw and paint any animal in any pose or action by exercising his well-honed skills, imagination and observation. He also expressed daily life of those around him in such a warm and familiar way.

David Kabouter is a non-award winning filmmaker living in the Florida beach area. His skills go to sunbathe nude to website design, motion design, photography, 3D models design, etc.. He's a graphic artist with over 50 years of experience with his expertise of 3DSMax, Adobe Flash, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere and many more...

This new documentary about the best Dutch wildlife artist "RIEN POORTVLIET: Storyteller in Drawings" will be his career masterpiece.

" During my childhood, Rien Poortvliet, became very popular with his books full of paintings and drawings. I sometimes take pictures of the animals I encounter but the pictures never show the excitement of that moment. Rien Poortvliet did manage to paint the awesomeness of it. I spent many hours looking through his books, I still do. Now it's time to show the works of the greatest Storyteller in Drawings." David Kabouter - filmmaker

$10USDOriginal Signed Drawing

"The Primary Colors package"
A digital drawing signed by Syl*, plus a "thank you" note from the director David Kabouter!10 percent of this perk will go to World Wildlife Fund.

$25USD

See "A Storyteller in drawings" on VoD

"The Friend of the Film Package." Streaming access of the completed film, plus the following bonus rewards: + Signed original digital sketch by Syl* + "Thank You" note from director David Kabouter.10 percent of this perk will go to World Wildlife Fund.

$50USD + Free Shipping Worldwide

The Film Fan Package - DVD

You get a DVD copy of RIEN POORTVLIET : A Storyteller in Drawings signed by director David Kabouter, plus the following bonus rewards: + Streaming access of the completed film, + Signed original digital sketch by Syl* + "Thank You" note from director David Kabouter.10 percent of this perk will go to World Wildlife Fund.

$75USD + Free Shipping Worldwide

Film Enthusiast Package - DVD

You get RIEN POORTVLIET : A Storyteller in Drawings the Deluxe Edition two-disc DVD set signed by David Kabouter, plus the following bonus rewards: + Streaming access of the completed film, + Signed original digital sketch by Syl* + "Thank You" note from director David Kabouter.10 percent of this perk will go to World Wildlife Fund.

$85USD + Free Shipping Worldwide

Film Aficionado Pack - Blu-Ray

You get a Blu-Ray copy of "RIEN POORTVLIET : A Storyteller in Drawings", plus the following bonus rewards: the Deluxe Edition two-disc DVD set signed by David Kabouter + Streaming access of the completed film, + Signed original digital sketch by Syl* + "Thank You" note from director David Kabouter.10 percent of this perk will go to World Wildlife Fund.

$100USD + Free Shipping Worldwide

The Explorer Package

You get special access to online GALLERY Rien Poortvliet's old archives of spellbinding drawings, paintings, goods, and more plus the following bonus rewards: +Blu-Ray copy of "RIEN POORTVLIET : A Storyteller in Drawings" signed by director David Kabouter + Deluxe Edition two-disc DVD set signed by David Kabouter + Streaming access of the completed film, + Signed original digital sketch by Syl* + "Thank You" note from director David Kabouter.10 percent of this perk will go to World Wildlife Fund.

$125USD + Free Shipping Worldwide

The Celebrity Package

Your name in lights in the end credits of the film thanking you for your support, plus the following bonus rewards: + Special access to online GALLERY old archives + Signed Blu-Ray copy of "RIEN POORTVLIET : A Storyteller in Drawings" + Deluxe Edition two-disc DVD set signed by David Kabouter + Streaming access of the completed film, + Signed original digital sketch by Syl* + "Thank You" note from director David Kabouter.10 percent of this perk will go to World Wildlife Fund.

$175USD + Free Shipping Worldwide

The Fashionista Package

You get a T-shirt (tell us your size!) featuring gorgeous and Conservation of Nature artwork by Syl*, plus: + Your name in the end credits of the film + Special access to online GALLERY old archives + Signed Blu-Ray copy of "RIEN POORTVLIET : A Storyteller in Drawings" + Deluxe Edition two-disc DVD set signed by David Kabouter + Streaming access of the completed film, + Signed original digital sketch by Syl* + "Thank You" note from director David Kabouter.10 percent of this perk will go to World Wildlife Fund.

$225 USD + Free Shipping Worldwide

The Art Fan Package

An Original small-sized painting signed by Syl*, plus: + Your name in the end credits of the film + Special access to online GALLERY old archives + Signed Blu-Ray copy of "RIEN POORTVLIET : A Storyteller in Drawings" + Deluxe Edition two-disc DVD set signed by David Kabouter + Streaming access of the completed film, + Signed original digital sketch by Syl* + "Thank You" note from director David Kabouter.10 percent of this perk will go to World Wildlife Fund.

$275 USD + Free Shipping Worldwide

The Neverland Package

"Neverland": Vol.1 book signed by Syl*, plus: + T-shirt (tell us your size!) featuring gorgeous and Conservation of Nature artwork by Syl* + your name in the end credits of the film + Special access to online GALLERY old archives + Signed Blu-Ray copy of "RIEN POORTVLIET : A Storyteller in Drawings" + Deluxe Edition two-disc DVD set signed by David Kabouter + Streaming access of the completed film, + Signed original digital sketch by Syl* + "Thank You" note from director David Kabouter.

10 percent of this perk will go to World Wildlife Fund.

$325 USD + Free Shipping Worldwide

The Art Enthusiast Package

You get an original medium-sized painting signed by Syl* plus: + "Neverland": Vol.1 book signed by Syl*, + your name in the end credits of the film + Special access to online GALLERY old archives + Signed Blu-Ray copy of "RIEN POORTVLIET : A Storyteller in Drawings" + Deluxe Edition two-disc DVD set signed by David Kabouter + Streaming access of the completed film, + Signed original digital sketch by Syl* + "Thank You" note from director David Kabouter.10 percent of this perk will go to World Wildlife Fund.

$775 USD + Free Shipping Worldwide

The Art Aficionado Package

You get an original large-sized painting signed by Syl* plus: + "Neverland": Vol.1 book signed by Syl*, + T-shirt (tell us your size!) featuring gorgeous and Conservation of Nature artwork by Syl* + your name in the end credits of the film + Special access to online GALLERY old archives + Signed Blu-Ray copy of "RIEN POORTVLIET : A Storyteller in Drawings" + Deluxe Edition two-disc DVD set signed by David Kabouter + Streaming access of the completed film, + Signed original digital sketch by Syl* + "Thank You" note from director David Kabouter.10 percent of this perk will go to World Wildlife Fund.

$1000 USD + Free Shipping Worldwide

The Associate producer Package

Your name listed as an "Associate producer" in the end credits of the film, plus + T-shirt (tell us your size!) featuring gorgeous and Conservation of Nature artwork by Syl*, + "Neverland": Vol.1 book signed by Syl*, + Special access to online GALLERY old archives + Signed Blu-Ray copy of "RIEN POORTVLIET : A Storyteller in Drawings" + Deluxe Edition two-disc DVD set signed by David Kabouter + Streaming access of the completed film, + Signed original digital sketch by Syl* + "Thank You" note from director David Kabouter.10 percent of this perk will go to World Wildlife Fund.

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RIEN POORTVLIET: A Storyteller in Drawings

A new documentary about the best Dutch wildlife artist drawing and painting expressing his love for nature.

David Kabouter
Florida - United StatesAbout$1260USD raised by 29 backers

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$10USDOriginal Signed Drawing

"The Primary Colors package"
A digital drawing signed by Syl*, plus a "thank you" note from the director David Kabouter!10 percent of this perk will go to World Wildlife Fund.

6 claimed

$25USDSee "A Storyteller in drawings" on VoD

"The Friend of the Film Package." Streaming access of the completed film, plus the following bonus rewards: + Signed original digital sketch by Syl* + "Thank You" note from director David Kabouter.10 percent of this perk will go to World Wildlife Fund.

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$50USD + Free ShippingThe Film Fan Package - DVD

You get a DVD copy of RIEN POORTVLIET : A Storyteller in Drawings signed by director David Kabouter, plus the following bonus rewards: + Streaming access of the completed film, + Signed original digital sketch by Syl* + "Thank You" note from director David Kabouter.10 percent of this perk will go to World Wildlife Fund.5 claimedShips Worldwide

$75USD + Free ShippingFilm Enthusiast Package - DVD

You get RIEN POORTVLIET : A Storyteller in Drawings the Deluxe Edition two-disc DVD set signed by David Kabouter, plus the following bonus rewards: + Streaming access of the completed film, + Signed original digital sketch by Syl* + "Thank You" note from director David Kabouter.10 percent of this perk will go to World Wildlife Fund.4 claimedShips Worldwide

$85USD + Free ShippingFilm Aficionado Pack - Blu-Ray

You get a Blu-Ray copy of "RIEN POORTVLIET : A Storyteller in Drawings", plus the following bonus rewards: the Deluxe Edition two-disc DVD set signed by David Kabouter + Streaming access of the completed film, + Signed original digital sketch by Syl* + "Thank You" note from director David Kabouter.10 percent of this perk will go to World Wildlife Fund.0 claimedShips Worldwide

$100USD + Free ShippingThe Explorer Package

You get special access to online GALLERY Rien Poortvliet's old archives of spellbinding drawings, paintings, goods, and more plus the following bonus rewards: +Blu-Ray copy of "RIEN POORTVLIET : A Storyteller in Drawings" signed by director David Kabouter + Deluxe Edition two-disc DVD set signed by David Kabouter + Streaming access of the completed film, + Signed original digital sketch by Syl* + "Thank You" note from director David Kabouter.
10 percent of this perk will go to World Wildlife Fund.2 claimedShips Worldwide

$125USD + Free ShippingThe Celebrity Package

Your name in lights in the end credits of the film thanking you for your support, plus the following bonus rewards: + Special access to online GALLERY old archives + Signed Blu-Ray copy of "RIEN POORTVLIET : A Storyteller in Drawings" + Deluxe Edition two-disc DVD set signed by David Kabouter + Streaming access of the completed film, + Signed original digital sketch by Syl* + "Thank You" note from director David Kabouter.10 percent of this perk will go to World Wildlife Fund.0 claimedShips Worldwide

$175USD + Free ShippingThe Fashionista Package

You get a T-shirt (tell us your size!) featuring gorgeous and Conservation of Nature artwork by Syl*, plus: + Your name in the end credits of the film + Special access to online GALLERY old archives + Signed Blu-Ray copy of "RIEN POORTVLIET : A Storyteller in Drawings" + Deluxe Edition two-disc DVD set signed by David Kabouter + Streaming access of the completed film, + Signed original digital sketch by Syl* + "Thank You" note from director David Kabouter.10 percent of this perk will go to World Wildlife Fund.1 claimedShips Worldwide

$225 USD + Free ShippingThe Art Fan Package

An Original small-sized painting signed by Syl*, plus: + Your name in the end credits of the film + Special access to online GALLERY old archives + Signed Blu-Ray copy of "RIEN POORTVLIET : A Storyteller in Drawings" + Deluxe Edition two-disc DVD set signed by David Kabouter + Streaming access of the completed film, + Signed original digital sketch by Syl* + "Thank You" note from director David Kabouter.10 percent of this perk will go to World Wildlife Fund.0 claimed
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$275 USD + Free ShippingThe Neverland Package

"Neverland": Vol.1 book signed by Syl*, plus: + T-shirt (tell us your size!) featuring gorgeous and Conservation of Nature artwork by Syl* + your name in the end credits of the film + Special access to online GALLERY old archives + Signed Blu-Ray copy of "RIEN POORTVLIET : A Storyteller in Drawings" + Deluxe Edition two-disc DVD set signed by David Kabouter + Streaming access of the completed film, + Signed original digital sketch by Syl* + "Thank You" note from director David Kabouter.0 claimed
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$325 USD + Free ShippingThe Art Enthusiast Package

You get an original medium-sized painting signed by Syl* plus: + "Neverland": Vol.1 book signed by Syl*, + your name in the end credits of the film + Special access to online GALLERY old archives + Signed Blu-Ray copy of "RIEN POORTVLIET : A Storyteller in Drawings" + Deluxe Edition two-disc DVD set signed by David Kabouter + Streaming access of the completed film, + Signed original digital sketch by Syl* + "Thank You" note from director David Kabouter.10 percent of this perk will go to World Wildlife Fund.0 claimed
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$775 USD + Free ShippingThe Art Aficionado Package

You get an original large-sized painting signed by Syl* plus: + "Neverland": Vol.1 book signed by Syl*, + T-shirt (tell us your size!) featuring gorgeous and Conservation of Nature artwork by Syl* + your name in the end credits of the film + Special access to online GALLERY old archives + Signed Blu-Ray copy of "RIEN POORTVLIET : A Storyteller in Drawings" + Deluxe Edition two-disc DVD set signed by David Kabouter + Streaming access of the completed film, + Signed original digital sketch by Syl* + "Thank You" note from director David Kabouter.10 percent of this perk will go to World Wildlife Fund.0 claimed
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$1000 USD + Free Shipping

The Associate producer Package

Your name listed as an "Associate producer" in the end credits of the film, plus + T-shirt (tell us your size!) featuring gorgeous and Conservation of Nature artwork by Syl*, + "Neverland": Vol.1 book signed by Syl*, + Special access to online GALLERY old archives + Signed Blu-Ray copy of "RIEN POORTVLIET : A Storyteller in Drawings" + Deluxe Edition two-disc DVD set signed by David Kabouter + Streaming access of the completed film, + Signed original digital sketch by Syl* + "Thank You" note from director David Kabouter.10 percent of this perk will go to World Wildlife Fund.0 claimed
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